Kumon charges tuition each month for each subject, and each center sets its own fee, so ask yours. PencilGo’s daily paper practice is free for families, with no card.
KumonSet by your center
Usually a monthly fee for each subject. Contact your local center for its number.
PencilGo$0
Free for families. No card, no trial clock. A daily sheet for each child, marked when you scan it.
Type the monthly fee per subject your local Kumon center quotes. We don’t list a price, because each center sets its own.
Kumon, with your center’s feeType your feefee × subjects × children × months
PencilGo for the same child$0Math, reading and 5 more subjects
What you get, and what to ask
What PencilGo gives you for $0
A printed sheet for each day, Pre-K to Grade 5
Math, reading, writing, grammar, spelling, science and social studies
Scan the finished sheet and PencilGo marks it
The next sheet picked for you
A weekly email showing what your child practised
Families pay nothing.
Questions to ask a Kumon center
What is the monthly fee per subject here?
Are there any other fees when you start?
How do fees work for a second subject or a second child?
How many center visits a week, and for how long?
Do you offer virtual classes?
Kumon’s FAQ says tuition varies by location and to contact your local center (checked October 30, 2026).
What a free PencilGo day looks like
Print today’s sheet
PencilGo picks it for your child’s grade and level. One page, ready when you sign in.
Your child uses a pencil
At the kitchen table, at their own pace. No tablet and no screen time.
Scan the finished sheet
Take a photo with your phone. PencilGo marks it, so you don’t have to.
The next sheet is ready
Picked from what your child got right and what needs another try. About 5 minutes a day for you.
Questions parents ask
How much does Kumon cost?
Kumon’s FAQ says tuition varies by location and is usually a monthly fee per subject, and to contact your local center. Your center can tell you its fee. We don’t quote a number because it differs from center to center.
Why is Kumon priced per subject?
Kumon runs two programs, math and reading, and its FAQ describes tuition as usually a monthly fee per subject. A child in both programs is in two subjects.
How much does PencilGo cost?
Nothing for families. Daily sheets, scan marking and weekly reports are free, with no card.
What do I give up compared with Kumon?
Center visits with an instructor, and work beyond Grade 5: Kumon’s FAQ says its programs run from age 3 through high school. PencilGo is home practice on paper for Pre-K to Grade 5.
Does PencilGo cover reading as well as math?
Yes, plus writing, grammar, spelling, science and social studies, at no extra cost.
How much of my time does PencilGo take?
About 5 minutes a day: print the sheet PencilGo picked and scan it when your child is done. PencilGo marks it and picks the next sheet.
Daily paper practice for $0.
Free, no card. Add your child and PencilGo picks their first sheet.
Kumon is a trademark of Kumon Institute of Education. PencilGo is not affiliated with or endorsed by Kumon. Details about Kumon come from its public FAQ as of October 30, 2026.